Patents by Inventor Kerry S. McClure

Kerry S. McClure has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Wall structure of vehicle frame between cab and load-carrying bed
    Patent number: 7766416
    Abstract: A vehicle frame having a cab portion and a load-carrying bed includes sidewall structures opposed and spaced from one another forming sides of the cab portion and sides of the load-carrying bed. A wall structure extends between the spaced sidewall structures and separates the cab portion and the load-carrying bed. The wall structure forms a rear wall of the cab portion and a forward wall of the load-carrying bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Kerry S. McClure, Anthony Ordonio, Jr., John K. Bertoli, Ryan M. Mahn
  • Tower structure supporting bed on frame
    Patent number: 7401849
    Abstract: A vehicle frame includes a pair of spaced frame rails and at least one cross member connecting the frame rails. A tower structure is on one of the spaced frame rails for supporting a floor of a load-carrying bed spaced above the frame rails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kerry S. McClure, Yaniv Rock, Nick A. Massaro, David M. Edwards, Robb L. Augustine
  • Cargo lid anchor cable
    Patent number: 7374221
    Abstract: A retention cable arrangement for retaining a cargo closure assembly in association with a storage compartment of a vehicle includes a cargo lid door having at least one hinge for pivotally connecting the cargo door to the vehicle. A retention cable is connected to the at least one hinge and to the cargo door distal to the at least one hinge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kerry S. McClure, John E. Werling, Matthew W. Seman
  • Rear pillar construction
    Patent number: 7080868
    Abstract: A rear pillar structure of a vehicle frame is provided for supporting a dual mode tailgate including a pillar member having a first leg and a second leg. The first leg extends generally vertically along a side wall of the vehicle frame which partially defines a load carrying bed. The second leg extends along a cross member connecting a pair of frame rails of the vehicle frame. A support member is mounted inside the first leg for reinforcing the first leg at a location at which the dual mode tailgate connects to the pillar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2006
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kerry S. McClure, Anthony Ordonio, Jr., Andrew K. Swayne